Digital Water Management Ecosystem Project (NAIADES)

The NAIADES initiative, a European Union-funded project focused on the digital transformation of urban water management across Europe. By integrating AI, IoT, and real-time data analytics, the project helps build smarter, more sustainable cities through improved monitoring, planning, and citizen participation.

A core element of NAIADES is the creation of a smart water ecosystem—enabling real-time water quality monitoring, predictive maintenance, and data-driven decision-making. These technologies support utilities and municipalities in reducing water waste, enhancing infrastructure resilience, and empowering citizens to take an active role in water conservation.

• Improve the efficiency and sustainability of urban water management through digital technologiessuch as AI and IoT.
• Enable real-time monitoring> and data-driven decision-makingto optimize water quality, usage, and infrastructure performance.
• Promote stakeholder collaboration and citizen engagement to foster inclusive and smart water ecosystems across European cities.

As a digital water solutions partner, we contribute to the NAIADES project by supporting the design and implementation of smart water management systems in Braila – Romania. Our work includes developing an integration between acoustic, flow meter, and pressure sensors with hydraulic model to improve leak location accuracy, enhancing real-time data integration, and providing strategic guidance for digital infrastructure planning.

At Harmoni, we take a holistic and adaptive approach to digital water management. In the NAIADES project, our focus is on integrating sensor technology, hydraulic modeling, and real-time data systems to improve urban water infrastructure and operations.

We prioritize:

• Applied research and technical innovation through advanced integration of acoustic, flow meter, and pressure sensors with hydraulic models to enhance leak detection accuracy.
• Co-design with utilities and local authorities to ensure that solutions are practical, interoperable, and tailored to the local water network.
• Capacity building and knowledge transfer that enable long-term sustainability and operational excellence in digital water systems.
• Scalable digital infrastructure that supports future growth, system expansion, and ongoing data-driven decision-making.

By aligning our technical expertise with local operational needs and European innovation standards, we help cities shift from reactive maintenance to proactive, predictive water management.

Harmoni has helped advance digital transformation in urban water management across Europe. Our work in Braila, Romania, has delivered measurable improvements in utility performance, system efficiency, and long-term sustainability.

Highlights of our impact include:

• Conducting tailored research on the impact of climate change on water utilities, including future scenario modeling and risk projections.
• Leading comprehensive financial assessments and cost-benefit analyses to evaluate the viability of proposed digital water solutions.
• Developing and implementing sustainable water management strategies, resulting in an 84% improvement in water leak detection accuracy through advanced sensor integration and hydraulic modeling.
• Publishing key findings in peer-reviewed journals and project reports to contribute to the wider body of knowledge in digital water innovation.